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Freeway [A6] ~ Issue 1 ~ Edition 5 ~ 31st March ’03 – 5023

Freeway FM

Personal Mobile Radio
and Charger

User

Guide

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Summary of Contents for FREEWAY FM

Page 1: ...Freeway FM Personal Mobile Radio and Charger User Guide ...

Page 2: ...Please open this page for an at a glance guide to your Freeway FM ...

Page 3: ...rt another handset user that you want to talk to them Volume buttons Press the or button to increase or decrease the volume of the walkie talkie or FM radio Mode button Press to enter the menu mode to toggle between the walkie talkie and FM radio Also used to save current menu setting and go to next menu option Lock button Press and hold to lock the walkie talkie or FM channel the mode power and v...

Page 4: ...on Indicates that the handset is receiving a call Indicates that the handset is transmitting Displayed when the power is on to indicate signal standby Indicates the status of the battery Explanation of the display icons FM CH CTCSS MHz MON VOX ...

Page 5: ... below The walkie talkie PMR channel number shown below The subchannel number is shown below CTSS Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Indicates that channel monitor mode is switched on Indicates that the key beeps are switched on Displays the FM radio frequency MON MHz FM CH VOX CTCSS ...

Page 6: ...y Two BT Freeway FM Walkie Talkie handsets Two belt clips attached to back of handset Two Ni MH rechargeable battery packs One dual handset charger One power supply unit for the charger Two Freeway FM VOX headsets Introduction Freewa y FM Moni tor Vol Vo l F r e e w a y F M Cha rgin g ...

Page 7: ...5 For your records For guarantee purposes proof of purchase is required so please keep your receipt Date of purchase Place of purchase Serial number ...

Page 8: ...ot use your radio when on board an aircraft Do not use your radio if it has a damaged antenna Do not operate the radio in hazardous environments explosion or fire may result Examples of typical hazardous environments include petrol stations and areas where explosive products are used Do not expose your product to direct sunlight extreme cold or place it near heating appliances Do not submerge any ...

Page 9: ...ct Never use a dry cloth as this may cause a static shock Note In the event of an accident this product cannot be used to contact the emergency services The range of your Freeway FM handsets can be impaired when there is no clear sight between the handsets For example buildings and thick stone walls can severely affect the range ...

Page 10: ...set is supplied with a Freeway rechargeable Ni MH battery pack Your handset will also operate with 4 x AAA alkaline batteries if required Not supplied Setting up Freeway accessories You can purchase additional Freeway rechargeable battery packs or Freeway chargers by calling 0870 240 5522 Or visit www withandwithoutwires com Freeway charger item code 003743 Freeway rechargeable battery pack item c...

Page 11: ... icon When the battery power becomes low the icon will flash to indicate that the batteries need replacing or recharging if the battery pack is fitted If alkaline batteries are being used then you should replace all the batteries do not mix new and old batteries and ensure that you use all the same type of batteries WARNING Under some conditions although the battery might show full the battery wil...

Page 12: ...e back of the charger and the plug into the mains power socket The only way to disconnect the product from the power supply is to remove the adaptor from the mains power socket Make sure it is one metre away from other electrical products to avoid interference on the batteries match up with those marked inside the battery compartment Replace the battery cover and make sure that the tab locks back ...

Page 13: ... up towards the guides until it locks into place 11 Note The Freeway FM handset can be charged when it is switched on or off however it will take longer to fully charge the battery pack if the handset is left switched on To fully charge the battery pack from a fully discharged state takes around 14 to 16 hours The lights on the Freeway charger will stay lit even when the battery pack is fully char...

Page 14: ... button Lever 12 4 Installing and removing the Freeway FM VOX headset To purchase additional Freeway FM VOX headsets please call 0870 240 5522 or visit www withandwithoutwires com Freeway FM VOX headset item code 008687 If you want to remove the belt clip pull back the lever on the top of the belt clip and slide the clip down out of the guides ...

Page 15: ...ts Using the Freeway FM VOX headset if VOX is disabled Press the PTT Press To Talk switch on the headset to transmit and release it to receive a call You can also adjust the volume level by using the volume buttons on your Freeway handset Using the Freeway FM VOX headset if VOX is enabled There is no need to press the PTT Press To Talk switch on the headset as your voice will be transmitted wherev...

Page 16: ... 1 to 8 To keep scrolling through the channels you can press and hold the or button and then release it when you reach the channel you want The selected channel will be shown on the display Channel Using your Freeway FM handsets WARNING Your Freeway FM works on PMR446 which is a European Standard To check which countries and channels you can use your Freeway FM handsets on please refer to the foll...

Page 17: ...as you To reduce this interference from unwanted calls you should select a subchannel between 01 and 38 To change the subchannel CTCSS Press the MODE button The CTCSS icon will flash and the current setting will be shown below it Press and hold the CHANNEL or button to scroll through the codes until you release the button Press the TALK button to confirm your selection Mode Channel Talk CH CTCSS ...

Page 18: ...ey lock ON The key lock icon will appear on the display You can continue to use the TALK CALL and LIGHT buttons 16 It is advisable to lock the keys once you have selected your channel to ensure it does not change see below Note To reduce the risk of interference we strongly recommend you use the subchannels Note It is important that you inform all members of your group the channel and subchannel y...

Page 19: ...terrain in which it is being used To obtain maximum range use in flat open spaces Obstruction between the radios e g buildings will greatly affect the range achieved Standby reception Your Freeway FM handset is always in standby reception when the TALK button is not pressed and you are not changing any of the features To listen to another handset user when in standby reception mode your Freeway FM...

Page 20: ...y Release the TALK button when you have finished speaking Your listener will hear an audible tone called a roger tone to confirm you have finished speaking You can disable the roger tone if required To call another handset Once you have selected a channel and subchannel press and release the CALL button to alert the other handset user that you want to communicate with them The other handset user w...

Page 21: ... radio To change the call tone selection The handset allows you to select any one of 5 different call tones Keep pressing the MODE button until the display shows Press the CHANNEL or button to listen to each of the 5 settings When you reach the requested tone press the TALK button to confirm your selection To listen to another handset user If another handset user is calling you will hear a 2 secon...

Page 22: ... until you reach the required level or until you reach the handset s maximum or minimum level The volume level 1 8 will be shown on the display for about 3 seconds the display will then return to the channel number Vol Vol Vol Vol You will then hear them speaking to you The icon will be shown on the display to indicate that you are receiving a call You may need to adjust the volume see below When ...

Page 23: ...can hear transmissions on your selected channel that you would not hear under normal circumstances as the signal is too weak To switch the handset display light ON or OFF Press the LIGHT button The display will light up for approximately 10 seconds Each time you press the VOLUME or CHANNEL or CALL MODE or LOCK buttons while the display light is switched on the 10 second timer will reset so that it...

Page 24: ...se the LIGHT button to switch the channel monitor OFF To switch channel monitor ON for longer periods of time Press and hold the LIGHT button for more than 5 seconds You will hear a beep to indicate that the channel monitor is ON and you will now hear any background noise Release the LIGHT button and then operate on the channel as usual To switch the channel monitor OFF press the CHANNEL or button...

Page 25: ...button to switch between ON and OFF Press the TALK button to confirm Channel Talk Mode To switch the key beeps on and off When the key beeps are switched on your handset will emit a tone whenever a button is pressed except the TALK button Press the MODE button until the icon flashes and appears on the display Press the CHANNEL or button to switch between ON or OFF Press the TALK button to confirm ...

Page 26: ...operates through either the handset or the headset if connected To switch VOX operation on and off Press the MODE button until the VOX icon flashes and appears on the display Press the CHANNEL or button to switch between to switch ON or to switch off Press the TALK button to confirm The VOX icon will be displayed whenever VOX operation is switched ON Channel Talk Mode ...

Page 27: ...ere 1 is the least sensitive and 5 is the most sensitive Press the MODE button until the VOX icon flashes and appears on the display Press the CHANNEL or button to select from level 1 5 Press the TALK button to confirm Channel Talk Mode Note We recommend that the VOX function is disabled when the handsets are left on when placed in the charger This will stop them interacting with each other and ca...

Page 28: ...mode and FM radio reception To switch to FM radio reception mode press the MODE button for 1 second The FM icon will be displayed and the radio will play at the current radio frequency shown on the display To switch back to walkie talkie mode press the MODE again for 1 second Mode Mode Note Please note that when you use the FM radio the PMR walkie talkie will not break in unless you have programme...

Page 29: ...umber that you want to store the programmed radio station under from 1 10 Press the TALK button to confirm The frequency display will return Repeat the process to program in further stations Channel Talk Mode Vol Vol To tune the FM radio Once you are in FM radio mode press the CHANNEL or button for 1 second The radio will scan for an active strong FM station When a station is found the scanning wi...

Page 30: ...on for 1 second The CH icon will be displayed Press the CHANNEL or button to scroll to the channel number under which you programmed the radio station The channel frequency will be displayed after 1 second To choose another station repeat the above process Call Channel ...

Page 31: ...ically switch to walkie talkie mode if another handset user tries to contact you While in FM radio mode press the MODE button until the FM icon flashes and is shown on the display Press the CHANNEL or button to switch between on and off Press the TALK button to confirm Mode Channel Talk WARNING When using the FM radio the PMR walkie talkie will not break in unless you have programmed it to do so ...

Page 32: ...cts caused by accidents misuse fair wear and tear neglect tampering with the equipment or any attempt at adjustment or repair other than through approved agents This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights If you have to return your product Pack the handsets securely preferably in the original packaging All parts must be returned including belt clips and original batteries Outside of Guara...

Page 33: ...irements for Electrical Safety Electro Magnetic Compatibility and Radio Spectrum matters covered by the following standards EN 60065 1998 CORRIGENDUM 1999 Electrical Safety EN 301 489 5 2000 EN 55013 2001 EMC EN 300 296 2 2001 Radio Spectrum A copy of the original manufacturers Declaration of Conformity can be obtained by calling 01473 605893 or alternatively by e mail from the following address C...

Page 34: ... 1 446 00625 2 446 01875 3 446 03125 4 446 04375 5 446 05625 6 446 06875 7 446 08125 8 446 09375 Technical information Walkie talkie channel frequency Lower limit MHz Upper limit MHz 87 5 108 0 FM radio frequency Note tuning step size 100KHz ...

Page 35: ... settings TALK button is accidentally being pressed Buttons not functioning Is lock switched on Your speech sounds distorted Make sure you are not talking at receiving end too closely to the microphone Poor reception The range is dependant on environment and terrain Interference from other users Change your channel or subchannel Your settings have been lost New alkaline batteries must be inserted ...

Page 36: ...subject to British Telecommunications plc s respective standard conditions of contract Nothing in this publication forms any part of any contract British Telecommunications plc 2003 Registered Office 81 Newgate Street London EC1A 7AJ Registered in England No 1800000 BT Freeway FM Walkie talkie user guide Issue 1 4 03 5 Designed by The Art Design Partnership Limited Printed in China ...

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